Funding & Finance
Explore government grants, loans, and blended finance options designed to help your business grow.
Avoid Funding Scams
Be aware of "guaranteed funding" offers requiring upfront fees. Legitimate government applications (SEFA, NEF, IDC) never require payment before assessment. Always verify through official websites.
The merged entity providing both non-financial support (business plans, training) and financial support (loans, grants).
- • Direct Lending
- • Wholesale Lending
- • Credit Guarantees
Promotes and facilitates black economic participation through financial and non-financial support.
- • Project Finance
- • Acquisition Finance
- • Expansion Capital
Active Funding Programs
Dedicated support for businesses in townships and rural areas across specific sectors like bakeries, mechanics, and spaza shops.
Funding for manufacturing enterprises including furniture, textiles, and other sub-sectors to purchase machinery and equipment.
Assistance for struggling businesses to turn around and become viable again through financial and non-financial support.
How to Prepare Your Application
Required Documents
- CIPC Registration Documents
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- 6 Months Bank Statements
- Business Plan & Financial Projections
- ID Copies of Directors
Success Tips
- Ensure personal and business finances are separate
- Maintain a clean credit record
- Be realistic with financial projections
- Clearly define how funds will be used